Chapter 18 Loss Control Flashcards
If not careful, fire suppression can cause more damage then what?
The initial fire.
Activities performed before, during, and after a fire has been extingushed to minimize loss to property.
Loss Control
Consist of operations associated with firefighting that aid in the reducing of primary and secondary damage.
Salvage.
Operations that involve searching and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire after the main body of fire is extinigushed.
Overhaul
Loss control concerns to address in pre-incident plans include what?
Access. Evacuation. Location of vital records and how to protect them. When and how fire suppression systems should be supported. How to protect building contents from smoke and water.
Special pre-incident plans should be developed for what?
Businesses with high value contents.
The most import aspect of fire dept loss control.
Salvage
How many salvage covers or needed per room on average if all contents are grouped together?
One
If salvage covers are limited it is a good idea to make what out of them? So that water can be directed to the floor.
Chutes and catchalls.
Name five ways that large quantities of water can be removed.
Locate and clean clogged drains. Remove toilet fixtures. Create Scuppers (hole in wall to exterior), Use existing sanitary piping system. Create chutes to route water to other areas.
Name two materials salvage covers are made from.
Vinyl and canvas.
How is a canvas salvage cover cleaned?
Water it down and scrub with a broom. If needed use a detergent and rinse off. Should be completely dry prior to folding and storing.
Can synthetic salvage covers be folded when wet?
Yes, but it is best to let them dry so they do not mildew.
Name some typical tools and equipment used in salvage operations.
Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general carpentry tools. Mops, squeegees, and buckets.
Pumps used to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, and sumps.
Dewatering devices